The Demon Cult's Scheme, The Weapon Forger's Weapon

Entering Wan Baoyang's courtyard, Chen Feng was somewhat surprised by the furnishings.

Unlike his own simple courtyard, the stone tables and benches in Wan Baoyang's courtyard were all wrapped in gold leaf.

The courtyard gate and other areas were also adorned with various gold and silver decorations.

Yet, it all felt incredibly harmonious, without any hint of gaudiness.

Wan Baoyang chuckled, "Yes, I have no other hobbies besides doing business. And I especially enjoy doing business with prodigies like you, Brother Chen."

Chen Feng nodded, "I see. I still need demon essence blood, preferably second-tier demon essence blood."

Chen Feng said, then produced five hundred taels of silver and handed it directly to Wan Baoyang.

Wan Baoyang's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "Alright. When do you need it?"

Chen Feng replied, "The sooner the better. Oh, and I want a saber. About how much would that cost?"

Wan Baoyang pondered, "For ordinary weapons, a few dozen taels of silver would suffice. But for a graded Yellow-grade weapon, it would likely cost at least a hundred taels of silver."

Chen Feng asked curiously, "What's the main difference between graded and ordinary weapons?"

Wan Baoyang explained, "It's mainly the attribute enhancement. In our world, professions like Alchemists, Weapon Forgers, and Beast Tamers, besides Martial Artists, hold very high status. This is because these professions require extremely high spiritual talent. A weapon is considered graded if it can be enhanced with attribute power. Yellow-grade weapons are enhanced with one to thirty-six attribute runes. Black-grade weapons are enhanced with thirty-six to seventy-two attribute inscriptions. Earth-grade weapons are enhanced with seventy-two to one hundred and forty-four attribute inscriptions. As for Heaven-grade weapons, it's said they involve other things, which I don't understand very well."

Chen Feng's eyes widened slightly in surprise, "Attribute enhancement? Is it the same as a martial artist's cultivation attributes?"

Wan Baoyang nodded, "Yes. You know that in our martial artist cultivation, the techniques and martial skills all have attribute classifications. Like the basic attributes, the five elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, as well as attributes like Light, Dark, Water, and Electricity. A martial artist's cultivation path, from the very beginning, basically determines their future attribute path. When they reach the Fourth-rank True Qi realm, they will condense attribute True Qi. Graded weapons can provide enhancements in these aspects, boosting a martial artist's attacks."

Chen Feng mused, "I see. I need a saber now. My only requirements are that it's heavy and sturdy."

At this moment, he suddenly recalled that while fleeing in Black Mountain before, he was chased by martial artists under Huang Haisheng. At that time, the opponent had exclaimed that the traps he set possessed attributes. Now, it seemed that his talent enhancement had caused the materials used to set traps to also carry attributes?

Wan Baoyang considered, "Okay. I'll find one for you as soon as possible. However, the essence blood you requested will likely not be available until tomorrow at the earliest."

Chen Feng replied, "Alright."

At this point, Wan Baoyang continued, "Oh, and Brother Chen, our student tokens also have a function similar to sound transmission talismans. Let's add each other as friends, so we don't have to run around for short-distance communication."

Chen Feng was surprised, "Okay."

After adding each other as friends on their student tokens, Chen Feng focused his mind on it and could clearly feel Wan Baoyang's name flashing.

"This is truly amazing!" Chen Feng exclaimed in admiration. These methods from a fantasy world were essentially long-distance communicators.

Wan Baoyang chuckled, "Yes, these are the techniques of Formation Masters. Ours are like basic sound transmission talismans, with a communication range of only a few hundred miles. I've heard that some high-level communication talismans can transmit messages from millions of miles away, which is incredibly terrifying."

Chen Feng nodded, "Indeed, it's impressive."

After exchanging some more information, Chen Feng returned to his courtyard.

He began to cultivate again.

There was still a bottle of second-tier demon essence blood left, which he wouldn't waste.

After refining the remaining bottle of second-tier essence blood, As expected, his cultivation progress in the Blood Dragon Incantation Skin Refining Method increased to about 60% mastery, still a distance from perfection.

He wasn't in a hurry, though.

He read books and enjoyed a quiet life with Lin Xue.

Once Wan Baoyang's demon essence blood arrived, he would continue to break through his realm.

Then, he would prepare for the next stage of his cultivation.

While Chen Feng was cultivating peacefully, In Black Mountain, In a valley, someone's face was contorted with madness, "Chen Feng, I want you dead, I want you dead."

It was Huang Haisheng, who had escaped earlier.

His body was now covered in bloodstains, and one of his arms was mangled.

He was currently in a valley.

Above him, a black formation barrier flickered with light.

On the other side, a martial artist in black clothes, with an extremely pale face, heard Huang Haisheng's words and said coldly, "Huang Haisheng, you are in charge of everything here. This time, not only was the secret realm exposed, but a fifth-rank envoy also died."

"You need to think carefully about how to explain this to the Cult Master."

Huang Haisheng's face was grim. "I didn't expect to attract Yun Xi."

"It's all that Chen Feng's fault; otherwise, Yun Xi wouldn't have found the location of the secret realm."

"However, we also severely injured her this time, and they won't be able to find the Demonic Blade Secret Realm's location for a while."

Huang Haisheng's expression was extremely grim, with scarlet light flashing in his eyes.

The man in black snorted, "Let's hope so."

"We must gather the sacrifices as soon as possible to open the secret realm, otherwise, we will be found sooner or later."

Huang Haisheng said solemnly, "I know. As long as Yin Shengzi is in hand, we wouldn't be in such a passive situation."

"I believe it will definitely trigger the riot of the Demonic Blade."

The man in black sneered, "Heh heh, targeting a few ordinary people and ending up in such a sorry state."

"Our people have already sent word that Chen Feng is with Yin Shengzi at the Black Stone Academy's family courtyard. Do you still dare to go to the Black Stone Academy's family courtyard?"

The man in black's eyes held mockery.

It was so easy to handle him in Black Mountain Village.

It was just that Huang Haisheng had always insisted on having Yin Shengzi willingly sacrifice himself to the evil god.

Perhaps if the evil god was pleased, they could obtain more rewards.

But unexpectedly, through carelessness, they let the other party escape into Black Stone City and even become a student of Black Stone Academy.

"Hoo!"

Huang Haisheng also let out a stifled breath and said solemnly, "I have a way."

"In just a few days, even if Chen Feng has high talent, he is only a first-grade martial artist."

"Based on his previous information, Chen Feng values relationships extremely."

"We will use Black Mountain Village as bait, and I believe we can definitely lure Chen Feng out."

"Then we'll use Chen Feng to lure Yin Shengzi. As long as the other party dares to leave Black Stone City, we can ensure they never return."

The man in black heard this and said solemnly, "Then you go do it."

"I hope you won't disappoint. You know how much this secret realm involves; even our sect's leader will come."

"We'll see how many heads you have then!"